Alain Grangette
Art Cutler

Fascinated by art forms and style, Alain Grangette has for several years tried to express style in the forms of painting, sculpture and glass making. With a desire to create something without boundaries he has found in cutlery an area where he can use complete expression.

The "Creusois" evolved in the field of cutlery when Alain Grangette forged his first blade as a seven year-old in the fireplace of his family home. From this point on he was destined to work in this field. Work progressed from the initial heating in the forge, to pressure, moulding, cutting out, sharpening to finally chasing and engraving…

Every artist has their own mark. Alain Grangette accompanies his artistic impression with personally chosen materials. He says "Each forge is a Pleasure. I learn more and more about metal each time I work with it”.

Work has progressed between the age of the fire and the laser.


AThe product has a particular similarity to the Samourai's blade, being sturdy and slim but exceptionally sharp at the same time. The work involved on each blade is enormous. For the artist himself, to move onwards and upwards through the various methods such as forging, soaking and chasing is a real travel in time.

Some art knives

Today, Alain Grangette makes knives to order, some are unique pieces, but with his technical knowledge all blades are individual.
The quality of the alloy steel, texture of the wood, detail, care and accuracy of the labour, his knife signed by the Erenas' artistic forge seal, is really something to be loved and appreciated.

"Lou Creuse", a dream

With the productions of the "Lou Creuse" knife, Alain Grangette has made his dream in creating a knife that represents his region.
Alain is thrilled that the Creusois people have welcomed this creation. More than a knife, it is for them a real sign and form of identity of their region.
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